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Where Did All the Hummingbirds Go?
Have you ever noticed a lack of birds? Read this interesting article from Birdwatcher’s Digest to learn why this might be the case.
Teamwork on North Beach!
On two outings to North Beach this week, we observed some amazing teamwork by ducks, wading birds and gulls. It made me think of a show my now 14-year-old grandson and I watched when he was a toddler, called “Wonder Pets” where they sang a little catchy little tune about cooperation and teamwork. The words are “what’s gonna…
Anna’s Hummingbird
Hello Birders, I’m sharing my prize capture on my recent tour of duty in Oregon. I fed these beautiful hummingbirds from my hotel room where I worked many months and on the last day I finally got a good picture of this interesting red head of the Anna species. Enjoy! Lark Asbelle, guest at Seabrook Island,…
USC Students are Studying Long-Migratory Shorebirds Right in Your Backyard
Recently, two students from University of South Carolina (USC), working through SCDNR, contacted SIPOA and Seabrook Island Birders (SIB) about their research project on our beach. Mark Andrews of SIB is our contact regarding their activities. Below is their article about their work. You may view the flyer about their study and what you…
Nesting Anhingas – Part II
You may remember the “Ask SIB” story published on June 14th with questions about the Nesting Anhingas on Jenkins Point Road. At that time, Valerie Doane, along with others, had observed a breeding pair of Anhingas bullying the Great Egret away from a nest. On July 3rd, Valerie sent Bob Mercer a follow-up question: You…
Have You Seen This Bird on Seabrook Island?
Although most people’s wings have been clipped, our feathered friends can still be seen migrating on their journey north to breeding grounds! One of these beautiful birds is rarely seen on Seabrook Island only during the spring migration – the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Several of our SIB members have reported seeing either the male or female…
Birding Lingo
Every hobby has its own slang and unique terms. Birding has more than most. I thought it would be fun to share some I use or like: Terms I commonly use: BINS (or Binos): Binoculars. Butter Butt: Yellow-rumped Warbler CBC: Christmas Bird Count LBJ: Little Brown Job – Any small, brownish bird that you have…
“Seabrook Island Snapshots”
We hope you enjoy this short film by Seabrook Island Birder member Mark Murphy! It reminds us of all the great reasons we wanted to live on this beautiful barrier island in South Carolina.
Reddish Egrets – North Beach
Early Wednesday morning, Ed and I were treated to the sight of two beautiful Reddish Egrets actively feeding on North Beach. It’s a thrill to see one Reddish Egret at this time of the year, but two is fantastic! They are not common birds here in the Low Country, so it is always a great…
A Story of Seabrook Island Bald Eagles
Bald Eagles have been part of the Seabrook scene for dozen years or so. It has not been an easy gig for them. They first started a nest near the 5th tee of the Ocean Winds golf course. Local Ospreys took exception to the newcomers (sounds like humans with the ‘Not in my Backyard’ attitude)…